make disciples answering the why, what, and how of our mission

Make DisciplesANSWERING THE WHY, WHAT, AND HOW OF OUR MISSION

WHY?

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me”

Matthew 28:18

WHY?

And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among

the people.

Matthew 4:23

WHY?

And when Jesus had finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching

them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Matthew 7:28-29

WHY?

And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the

gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.

Matthew 9:35

WHY?

And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of

the twelve apostles are these…

Matthew 10:1-2

Boldness is a reflection of our confidence in the authority of the King.

APPLICATION

WHAT?

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”

Matthew 28:19

WHAT?

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

Matthew 5:1

WHAT?

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep

without a shepherd.

Matthew 9:36

WHAT?

“They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not

willing to move them with their finger.”

Matthew 23:4

WHAT?

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you

will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Evangelism is a compassionate call for lost souls to follow Jesus.

APPLICATION

HOW?

“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:20

HOW?

Don’t worry about provisions (10:9-10)

Don’t worry about what to say (10:19-20)

Don’t worry about how others will react (10:21-22)

Don’t worry about your life (10:28-31)

Success is guaranteed to those who are faithful to confess His name.

APPLICATION

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe

all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

“Go therefore and make disciples...”